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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.16, 1,105.76 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.16, 1,105.76 and 304.28 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.16 : 1,105.76 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.16/1,105.76 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.16x = 1,105.76 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.16x = 336,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,460.65/737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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