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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,110.28 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,110.28 and 301.77 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,110.28 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,110.28 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,110.28 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 335,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,044.40/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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