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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,110.44 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,110.44 and 431.55 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,110.44 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,110.44 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,110.44 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 479,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,211.46/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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