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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,102.46 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,102.46 and 302.24 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,102.46 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,102.46 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,102.46 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 333,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,207.51/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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