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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,131.50 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,131.50 and 309.72 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,131.50 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,131.50 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,131.50 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 350,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,453.20/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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