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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,123.14 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,123.14 and 304.50 is: 456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,123.14 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,123.14 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,123.14 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 341,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,996.13/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.49

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