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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,095.53 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,095.53 and 319.51 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,095.53 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,095.53 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,095.53 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 350,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,027.31/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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