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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.60, 1,095.28 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.60, 1,095.28 and 297.48 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.60 : 1,095.28 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.60/1,095.28 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.60x = 1,095.28 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.60x = 325,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,823.89/730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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