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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.85, 1,111.44 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.85, 1,111.44 and 302.04 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.85 : 1,111.44 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.85/1,111.44 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.85x = 1,111.44 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.85x = 335,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,699.34/740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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