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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,130.48 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,130.48 and 315.35 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,130.48 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,130.48 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,130.48 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 356,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,489.64/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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