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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.14, 1,109.50 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.14, 1,109.50 and 306.99 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.14 : 1,109.50 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.14/1,109.50 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.14x = 1,109.50 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.14x = 340,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,604.64/740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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