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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,099.50 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,099.50 and 300.02 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,099.50 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,099.50 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,099.50 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 329,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,871.99/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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