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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.31, 1,104.98 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.31, 1,104.98 and 303.47 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.31 : 1,104.98 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.31/1,104.98 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.31x = 1,104.98 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.31x = 335,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,325.38/736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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