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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,103.01 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,103.01 and 302.16 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,103.01 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,103.01 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,103.01 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 333,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,285.50/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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