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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,103.22 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,103.22 and 302.76 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,103.22 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,103.22 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,103.22 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 334,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,010.89/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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