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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,095.29 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,095.29 and 319.23 is: 478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,095.29 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,095.29 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,095.29 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 349,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,649.43/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.93

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