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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,102.30 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,102.30 and 318.57 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,102.30 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,102.30 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,102.30 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 351,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,159.71/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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