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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,116.17 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,116.17 and 305.25 is: 457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,116.17 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,116.17 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,116.17 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 340,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,709.37/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.94

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