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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,101.84 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,101.84 and 302.32 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,101.84 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,101.84 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,101.84 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 333,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,108.27/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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