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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,106.10 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,106.10 and 304.98 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,106.10 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,106.10 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,106.10 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 337,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,338.38/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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