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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,106.03 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,106.03 and 412.68 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,106.03 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,106.03 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,106.03 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 456,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,434.40/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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