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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,093 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,093 and 317.70 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,093 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,093 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,093 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 347,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,246.10/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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