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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,103.27 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,103.27 and 302.97 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,103.27 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,103.27 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,103.27 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 334,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,256.20/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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