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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,137.64 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,137.64 and 313.47 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,137.64 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,137.64 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,137.64 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 356,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,615.59/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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