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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.67, 1,103.55 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.67, 1,103.55 and 302.86 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.67 : 1,103.55 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.67/1,103.55 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.67x = 1,103.55 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.67x = 334,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,221.15/735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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