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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,096.18 and 319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,096.18 and 319.63 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,096.18 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,096.18 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,096.18 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 350,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,372.01/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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