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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,096.16 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,096.16 and 297.90 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,096.16 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,096.16 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,096.16 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 326,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,546.06/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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