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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,107.06 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,107.06 and 304.90 is: 457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,107.06 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,107.06 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,107.06 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 337,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,539.83/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.47

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