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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.69, 1,109.63 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.69, 1,109.63 and 306.97 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.69 : 1,109.63 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.69/1,109.63 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.69x = 1,109.63 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.69x = 340,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,623.12/739.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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