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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,116.49 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,116.49 and 282.27 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,116.49 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,116.49 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,116.49 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 315,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,151.63/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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