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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,111.44 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,111.44 and 308.42 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,111.44 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,111.44 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,111.44 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 342,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,790.32/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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