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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,095.46 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,095.46 and 297.16 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,095.46 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,095.46 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,095.46 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 325,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,526.89/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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