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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,114.31 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,114.31 and 304.13 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,114.31 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,114.31 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,114.31 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 338,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,888.01/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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