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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,112.31 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,112.31 and 308.59 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,112.31 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,112.31 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,112.31 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 343,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,247.74/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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