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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,103.49 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,103.49 and 302.82 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,103.49 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,103.49 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,103.49 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 334,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,158.84/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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