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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,096.58 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,096.58 and 319.64 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,096.58 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,096.58 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,096.58 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 350,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,503.75/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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