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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.51, 1,116.83 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.51, 1,116.83 and 311.61 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.51 : 1,116.83 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.51/1,116.83 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.51x = 1,116.83 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.51x = 348,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,013.84/744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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