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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.29, 1,647.43 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.29, 1,647.43 and 328.79 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.29 : 1,647.43 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.29/1,647.43 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.29x = 1,647.43 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.29x = 541,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,661.81/1,098.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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