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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.90, 1,115.94 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.90, 1,115.94 and 311 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.90 : 1,115.94 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.90/1,115.94 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.90x = 1,115.94 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.90x = 347,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,057.34/743.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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