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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,101.62 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,101.62 and 301.58 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,101.62 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,101.62 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,101.62 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 332,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,226.56/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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