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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.32, 1,102.95 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.32, 1,102.95 and 302.15 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.32 : 1,102.95 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.32/1,102.95 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.32x = 1,102.95 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.32x = 333,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,250.83/735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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