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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,110.15 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,110.15 and 415.46 is: 623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,110.15 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,110.15 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,110.15 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 461,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,222.92/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.19

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