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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.02, 1,118.78 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.02, 1,118.78 and 313.06 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.02 : 1,118.78 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.02/1,118.78 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.02x = 1,118.78 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.02x = 350,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,245.27/746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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