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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,102.92 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,102.92 and 302.13 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,102.92 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,102.92 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,102.92 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 333,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,219.71/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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