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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,116.30 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,116.30 and 311.26 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,116.30 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,116.30 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,116.30 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 347,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,453.96/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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