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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,119.89 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,119.89 and 314.48 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,119.89 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,119.89 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,119.89 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 352,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,186.59/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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