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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,107.96 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,107.96 and 305.80 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,107.96 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,107.96 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,107.96 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 338,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,814.17/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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