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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.94 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.94 and 74.63 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.94 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.94 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.94 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 33,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.54/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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