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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,102.68 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,102.68 and 301.90 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,102.68 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,102.68 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,102.68 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 332,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,899.09/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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