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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,115.51 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,115.51 and 304.92 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,115.51 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,115.51 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,115.51 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 340,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,139.78/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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