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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,114.65 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,114.65 and 332.46 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,114.65 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,114.65 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,114.65 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 370,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,576.54/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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