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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,106.84 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,106.84 and 305.08 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,106.84 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,106.84 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,106.84 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 337,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,674.75/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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