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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.30, 1,110.45 and 307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.30, 1,110.45 and 307.49 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.30 : 1,110.45 = 307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.30/1,110.45 = 307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.30x = 1,110.45 × 307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.30x = 341,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,452.27/740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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