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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,107.12 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,107.12 and 305.48 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,107.12 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,107.12 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,107.12 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 338,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,203.02/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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