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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,106.58 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,106.58 and 304.50 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,106.58 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,106.58 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,106.58 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 336,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,953.61/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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