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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.61, 1,106.19 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.61, 1,106.19 and 298.71 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.61 : 1,106.19 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.61/1,106.19 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.61x = 1,106.19 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.61x = 330,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,430.01/737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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