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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,101.51 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,101.51 and 302.16 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,101.51 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,101.51 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,101.51 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 332,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,832.26/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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