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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,108.12 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,108.12 and 305.66 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,108.12 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,108.12 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,108.12 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 338,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,709.97/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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