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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,112.19 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,112.19 and 302.73 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,112.19 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,112.19 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,112.19 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 336,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,693.28/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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