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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,107.99 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,107.99 and 306.06 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,107.99 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,107.99 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,107.99 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 339,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,111.42/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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