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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.68, 1,112.52 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.68, 1,112.52 and 308.84 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.68 : 1,112.52 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.68/1,112.52 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.68x = 1,112.52 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.68x = 343,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,585.11/741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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