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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,110.17 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,110.17 and 307.13 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,110.17 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,110.17 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,110.17 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 340,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,961.73/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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