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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.51, 1,110.71 and 307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.51, 1,110.71 and 307.67 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.51 : 1,110.71 = 307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.51/1,110.71 = 307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.51x = 1,110.71 × 307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.51x = 341,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,727.36/740.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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