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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,115.18 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,115.18 and 310.51 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,115.18 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,115.18 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,115.18 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 346,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,267.41/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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