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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,113.03 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,113.03 and 303.69 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,113.03 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,113.03 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,113.03 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 338,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,016.08/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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