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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,112.74 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,112.74 and 303.14 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,112.74 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,112.74 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,112.74 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 337,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,314.99/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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