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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,106.14 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,106.14 and 305.30 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,106.14 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,106.14 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,106.14 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 337,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,704.54/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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