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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,115.10 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,115.10 and 310.20 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,115.10 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,115.10 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,115.10 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 345,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,904.02/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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