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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,104.48 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,104.48 and 303.51 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,104.48 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,104.48 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,104.48 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 335,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,220.72/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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