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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.54, 1,106.38 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.54, 1,106.38 and 304.64 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.54 : 1,106.38 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.54/1,106.38 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.54x = 1,106.38 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.54x = 337,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,047.60/737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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