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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,112.40 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,112.40 and 303 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,112.40 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,112.40 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,112.40 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 337,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,057.20/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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