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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.85, 1,102.41 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.85, 1,102.41 and 302.31 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.85 : 1,102.41 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.85/1,102.41 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.85x = 1,102.41 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.85x = 333,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,269.57/734.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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