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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,102.40 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,102.40 and 301.98 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,102.40 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,102.40 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,102.40 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 332,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,902.75/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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