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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.51, 1,110.89 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.51, 1,110.89 and 307.70 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.51 : 1,110.89 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.51/1,110.89 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.51x = 1,110.89 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.51x = 341,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,820.85/740.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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