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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.37, 1,124.46 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.37, 1,124.46 and 310.56 is: 466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.37 : 1,124.46 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.37/1,124.46 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.37x = 1,124.46 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.37x = 349,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,212.30/749.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.01

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