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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,094.66 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,094.66 and 318.74 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,094.66 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,094.66 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,094.66 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 348,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,906.06/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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