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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,114.12 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,114.12 and 304.16 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,114.12 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,114.12 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,114.12 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 338,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,870.74/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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