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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,114.92 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,114.92 and 310.32 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,114.92 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,114.92 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,114.92 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 345,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,981.97/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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