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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.26, 1,112.52 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.26, 1,112.52 and 302.84 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.26 : 1,112.52 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.26/1,112.52 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.26x = 1,112.52 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.26x = 336,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,915.56/741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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