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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,104.30 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,104.30 and 303.19 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,104.30 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,104.30 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,104.30 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 334,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,809.96/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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