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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.22, 1,115.67 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.22, 1,115.67 and 311.10 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.22 : 1,115.67 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.22/1,115.67 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.22x = 1,115.67 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.22x = 347,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,084.94/744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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