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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,095.44 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,095.44 and 319.44 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,095.44 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,095.44 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,095.44 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 349,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,927.35/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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