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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,108.20 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,108.20 and 305.63 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,108.20 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,108.20 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,108.20 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 338,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,699.17/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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