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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,110.85 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,110.85 and 307.43 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,110.85 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,110.85 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,110.85 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 341,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,506.46/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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