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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.18, 1,101.27 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.18, 1,101.27 and 301.70 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.18 : 1,101.27 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.18/1,101.27 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.18x = 1,101.27 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.18x = 332,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,253.16/734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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