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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,103.10 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,103.10 and 302.98 is: 454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,103.10 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,103.10 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,103.10 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 334,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,217.24/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.06

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