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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.52, 1,116.60 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.52, 1,116.60 and 312 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.52 : 1,116.60 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.52/1,116.60 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.52x = 1,116.60 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.52x = 348,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,379.20/744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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