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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.63, 1,102.61 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.63, 1,102.61 and 302.25 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.63 : 1,102.61 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.63/1,102.61 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.63x = 1,102.61 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.63x = 333,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,262.36/735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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