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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,103.52 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,103.52 and 302.61 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,103.52 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,103.52 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,103.52 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 333,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,936.19/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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