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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739, 1,108.64 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739, 1,108.64 and 306.19 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739 : 1,108.64 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739/1,108.64 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739x = 1,108.64 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739x = 339,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,454.48/739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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