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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,122.90 and 309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,122.90 and 309.67 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,122.90 = 309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,122.90 = 309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,122.90 × 309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 347,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,728.44/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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