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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.50, 1,103.34 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.50, 1,103.34 and 302.42 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.50 : 1,103.34 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.50/1,103.34 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.50x = 1,103.34 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.50x = 333,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,672.08/735.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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