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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.47, 1,095.77 and 319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.47, 1,095.77 and 319.65 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.47 : 1,095.77 = 319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.47/1,095.77 = 319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.47x = 1,095.77 × 319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.47x = 350,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,261.28/730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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