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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.27, 1,113.98 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.27, 1,113.98 and 304.49 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.27 : 1,113.98 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.27/1,113.98 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.27x = 1,113.98 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.27x = 339,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,188.68/743.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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