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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,116.99 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,116.99 and 311.85 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,116.99 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,116.99 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,116.99 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 348,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,333.33/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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