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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.46, 1,116.45 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.46, 1,116.45 and 282.45 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.46 : 1,116.45 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.46/1,116.45 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.46x = 1,116.45 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.46x = 315,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,345.49/744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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