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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,095.56 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,095.56 and 318.95 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,095.56 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,095.56 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,095.56 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 349,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,421.79/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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