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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.55, 1,116.66 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.55, 1,116.66 and 305.69 is: 458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.55 : 1,116.66 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.55/1,116.66 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.55x = 1,116.66 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.55x = 341,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,351.92/744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.47

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