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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.58, 1,116.87 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.58, 1,116.87 and 306.07 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.58 : 1,116.87 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.58/1,116.87 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.58x = 1,116.87 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.58x = 341,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,837.61/744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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