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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,095.39 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,095.39 and 319.14 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,095.39 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,095.39 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,095.39 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 349,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,582.76/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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