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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.14 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.14 and 301.67 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.14 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.14 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.14 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 334,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,900.41/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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