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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,113.98 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,113.98 and 310.05 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,113.98 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,113.98 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,113.98 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 345,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,387.95/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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