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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,112.17 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,112.17 and 302.71 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,112.17 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,112.17 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,112.17 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 336,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,668.08/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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