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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,106.28 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,106.28 and 304.83 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,106.28 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,106.28 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,106.28 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 337,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,227.33/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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