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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,107.27 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,107.27 and 306.05 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,107.27 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,107.27 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,107.27 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 338,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,874.45/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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