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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,095.40 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,095.40 and 319.18 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,095.40 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,095.40 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,095.40 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 349,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,629.77/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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