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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,106.09 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,106.09 and 304.65 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,106.09 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,106.09 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,106.09 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 336,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,971.08/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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