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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.97, 1,108.82 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.97, 1,108.82 and 306.13 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.97 : 1,108.82 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.97/1,108.82 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.97x = 1,108.82 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.97x = 339,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,443.07/738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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