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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.54, 1,116.99 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.54, 1,116.99 and 311.46 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.54 : 1,116.99 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.54/1,116.99 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.54x = 1,116.99 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.54x = 347,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,897.71/744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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