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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.19, 1,116.43 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.19, 1,116.43 and 311.34 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.19 : 1,116.43 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.19/1,116.43 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.19x = 1,116.43 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.19x = 347,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,589.32/744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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