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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.57, 1,116.63 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.57, 1,116.63 and 311.63 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.57 : 1,116.63 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.57/1,116.63 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.57x = 1,116.63 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.57x = 347,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,969.82/744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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