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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,108.80 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,108.80 and 450.24 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,108.80 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,108.80 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,108.80 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 499,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,226.11/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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