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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,115.67 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,115.67 and 310.93 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,115.67 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,115.67 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,115.67 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 346,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,895.27/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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