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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.57, 1,095.87 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.57, 1,095.87 and 297.64 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.57 : 1,095.87 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.57/1,095.87 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.57x = 1,095.87 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.57x = 326,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,174.75/730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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