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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.46, 1,094.50 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.46, 1,094.50 and 318.70 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.46 : 1,094.50 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.46/1,094.50 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.46x = 1,094.50 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.46x = 348,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,817.15/729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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