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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,101.70 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,101.70 and 301.66 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,101.70 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,101.70 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,101.70 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 332,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,338.82/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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