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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,101.69 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,101.69 and 301.63 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,101.69 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,101.69 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,101.69 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 332,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,297.25/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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