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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.95, 1,112.69 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.95, 1,112.69 and 309 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.95 : 1,112.69 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.95/1,112.69 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.95x = 1,112.69 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.95x = 343,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,819.67/741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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