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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,104.45 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,104.45 and 303.13 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,104.45 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,104.45 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,104.45 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 334,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,791.93/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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