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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,103.99 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,103.99 and 303.21 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,103.99 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,103.99 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,103.99 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 334,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,739.29/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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