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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,102.23 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,102.23 and 302.01 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,102.23 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,102.23 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,102.23 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 332,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,884.48/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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