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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.46, 1,104.27 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.46, 1,104.27 and 303.11 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.46 : 1,104.27 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.46/1,104.27 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.46x = 1,104.27 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.46x = 334,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,715.28/736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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