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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,104.38 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,104.38 and 297.43 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,104.38 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,104.38 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,104.38 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 328,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,473.73/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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