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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.39, 1,106.10 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.39, 1,106.10 and 304.58 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.39 : 1,106.10 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.39/1,106.10 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.39x = 1,106.10 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.39x = 336,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,890.41/737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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