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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.81, 1,114.58 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.81, 1,114.58 and 304.38 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.81 : 1,114.58 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.81/1,114.58 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.81x = 1,114.58 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.81x = 339,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,254.34/742.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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