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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,095.45 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,095.45 and 297.57 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,095.45 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,095.45 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,095.45 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 325,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,973.06/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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