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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.30, 1,103.64 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.30, 1,103.64 and 303.40 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.30 : 1,103.64 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.30/1,103.64 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.30x = 1,103.64 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.30x = 334,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,844.38/736.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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