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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,094.60 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,094.60 and 319.27 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,094.60 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,094.60 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,094.60 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 349,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,472.94/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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