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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,108.40 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,108.40 and 306.11 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,108.40 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,108.40 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,108.40 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 339,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,292.32/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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