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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.70, 1,108.31 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.70, 1,108.31 and 305.89 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.70 : 1,108.31 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.70/1,108.31 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.70x = 1,108.31 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.70x = 339,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,020.95/738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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