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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,106.28 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,106.28 and 304.54 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,106.28 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,106.28 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,106.28 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 336,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,906.51/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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