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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.71, 1,106.02 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.71, 1,106.02 and 304.63 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.71 : 1,106.02 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.71/1,106.02 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.71x = 1,106.02 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.71x = 336,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,926.87/737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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