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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,116.32 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,116.32 and 311.09 is: 466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,116.32 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,116.32 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,116.32 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 347,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,268.85/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.74

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