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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,103.44 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,103.44 and 454.33 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,103.44 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,103.44 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,103.44 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 501,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,325.90/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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