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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.51, 1,112.39 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.51, 1,112.39 and 308.70 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.51 : 1,112.39 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.51/1,112.39 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.51x = 1,112.39 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.51x = 343,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,394.79/741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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