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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,110.69 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,110.69 and 301.73 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,110.69 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,110.69 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,110.69 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 335,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,122.94/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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