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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,103.76 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,103.76 and 302.68 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,103.76 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,103.76 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,103.76 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 334,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,086.08/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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