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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,095.74 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,095.74 and 297.64 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,095.74 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,095.74 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,095.74 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 326,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,129.09/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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