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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,105.98 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,105.98 and 304.62 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,105.98 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,105.98 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,105.98 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 336,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,903.63/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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