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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.46 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.46 and 317.45 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.46 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.46 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.46 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 346,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,795.17/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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