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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,105.05 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,105.05 and 303.69 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,105.05 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,105.05 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,105.05 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 335,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,592.63/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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