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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,108.19 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,108.19 and 306 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,108.19 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,108.19 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,108.19 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 339,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,106.91/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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