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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,102.70 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,102.70 and 302.41 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,102.70 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,102.70 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,102.70 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 333,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,465.99/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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