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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,114.46 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,114.46 and 304.08 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,114.46 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,114.46 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,114.46 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 338,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,885.00/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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