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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,095.48 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,095.48 and 297.42 is: 446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,095.48 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,095.48 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,095.48 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 325,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,817.66/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.24

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