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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,107.93 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,107.93 and 305.48 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,107.93 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,107.93 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,107.93 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 338,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,450.46/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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