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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,102.26 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,102.26 and 302.04 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,102.26 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,102.26 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,102.26 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 332,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,926.61/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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