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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.55, 1,119.91 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.55, 1,119.91 and 330.42 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.55 : 1,119.91 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.55/1,119.91 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.55x = 1,119.91 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.55x = 370,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,040.66/746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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