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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.45, 1,110.68 and 452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.45, 1,110.68 and 452.45 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.45 : 1,110.68 = 452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.45/1,110.68 = 452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.45x = 1,110.68 × 452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.45x = 502,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,524.90/740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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