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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,120.22 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,120.22 and 301.70 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,120.22 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,120.22 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,120.22 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 337,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,973.93/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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