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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,107.63 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,107.63 and 305.64 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,107.63 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,107.63 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,107.63 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 338,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,536.03/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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