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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,108.44 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,108.44 and 306.18 is: 459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,108.44 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,108.44 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,108.44 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 339,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,382.16/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.27

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