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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,112.42 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,112.42 and 303.07 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,112.42 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,112.42 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,112.42 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 337,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,139.70/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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