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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,110.26 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,110.26 and 308.05 is: 461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,110.26 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,110.26 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,110.26 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 342,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,014.05/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.83

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