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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,095.71 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,095.71 and 319.25 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,095.71 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,095.71 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,095.71 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 349,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,798.34/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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