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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.50, 1,111.12 and 448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.50, 1,111.12 and 448.70 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.50 : 1,111.12 = 448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.50/1,111.12 = 448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.50x = 1,111.12 × 448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.50x = 498,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,555.39/740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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