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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,102.11 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,102.11 and 302.02 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,102.11 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,102.11 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,102.11 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 332,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,859.26/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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