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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,102.68 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,102.68 and 302.46 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,102.68 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,102.68 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,102.68 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 333,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,516.59/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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