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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,110.81 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,110.81 and 307.59 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,110.81 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,110.81 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,110.81 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 341,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,677.64/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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