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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.05, 1,108.83 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.05, 1,108.83 and 450.88 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.05 : 1,108.83 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.05/1,108.83 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.05x = 1,108.83 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.05x = 499,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,949.27/740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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