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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,115.73 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,115.73 and 310.89 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,115.73 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,115.73 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,115.73 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 346,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,869.30/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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