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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.66, 1,117.08 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.66, 1,117.08 and 311.76 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.66 : 1,117.08 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.66/1,117.08 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.66x = 1,117.08 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.66x = 348,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,260.86/744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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