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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.30, 1,110.29 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.30, 1,110.29 and 466.02 is: 698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.30 : 1,110.29 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.30/1,110.29 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.30x = 1,110.29 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.30x = 517,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,415.02/740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.93

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