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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,112.49 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,112.49 and 308.82 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,112.49 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,112.49 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,112.49 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 343,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,559.16/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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