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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.14, 1,110.18 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.14, 1,110.18 and 306.98 is: 460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.14 : 1,110.18 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.14/1,110.18 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.14x = 1,110.18 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.14x = 340,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,803.06/740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.46

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