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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.71, 1,113.78 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.71, 1,113.78 and 304.19 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.71 : 1,113.78 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.71/1,113.78 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.71x = 1,113.78 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.71x = 338,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,795.17/742.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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