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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,117.10 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,117.10 and 305.88 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,117.10 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,117.10 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,117.10 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 341,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,698.55/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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