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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,095.38 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,095.38 and 319.28 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,095.38 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,095.38 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,095.38 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 349,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,732.93/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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