Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.60, 1,102 and 301.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734.60, 1,102 and 301.64 is: 452.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734.60 : 1,102 = 301.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734.60/1,102 = 301.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734.60x = 1,102 × 301.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734.60x = 332,407.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,407.28/734.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452.50
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