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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.49, 1,107.07 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.49, 1,107.07 and 299.67 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.49 : 1,107.07 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.49/1,107.07 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.49x = 1,107.07 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.49x = 331,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,755.67/738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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