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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.50, 1,110.54 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.50, 1,110.54 and 307.12 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.50 : 1,110.54 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.50/1,110.54 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.50x = 1,110.54 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.50x = 341,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,069.04/740.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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