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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.48, 1,110.84 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.48, 1,110.84 and 416.48 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.48 : 1,110.84 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.48/1,110.84 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.48x = 1,110.84 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.48x = 462,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,642.64/740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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