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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.37, 1,115.33 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.37, 1,115.33 and 310.47 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.37 : 1,115.33 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.37/1,115.33 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.37x = 1,115.33 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.37x = 346,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,274.95/743.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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