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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.47, 1,104.71 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.47, 1,104.71 and 303.62 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.47 : 1,104.71 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.47/1,104.71 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.47x = 1,104.71 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.47x = 335,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,405.01/736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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