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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,108.24 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,108.24 and 306.02 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,108.24 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,108.24 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,108.24 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 339,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,143.60/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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