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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,111.44 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,111.44 and 302.07 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,111.44 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,111.44 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,111.44 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 335,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,732.68/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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