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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,099.44 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,099.44 and 300.42 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,099.44 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,099.44 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,099.44 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 330,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,293.76/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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