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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.59, 1,644.89 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.59, 1,644.89 and 327.09 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.59 : 1,644.89 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.59/1,644.89 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.59x = 1,644.89 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.59x = 538,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,033.44/1,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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