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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.55, 1,104.02 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.55, 1,104.02 and 303.47 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.55 : 1,104.02 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.55/1,104.02 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.55x = 1,104.02 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.55x = 335,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,035.43/736.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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