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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,102.50 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,102.50 and 302.24 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,102.50 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,102.50 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,102.50 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 333,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,219.60/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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