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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.23, 1,116.77 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.23, 1,116.77 and 311.38 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.23 : 1,116.77 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.23/1,116.77 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.23x = 1,116.77 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.23x = 347,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,739.84/744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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