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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,112.09 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,112.09 and 303.14 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,112.09 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,112.09 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,112.09 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 337,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,120.23/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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