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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,095.28 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,095.28 and 319.10 is: 478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,095.28 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,095.28 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,095.28 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 349,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,497.57/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.65

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