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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,118.66 and 313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,118.66 and 313.05 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,118.66 = 313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,118.66 = 313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,118.66 × 313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 350,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,194.95/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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