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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,095.30 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,095.30 and 298.32 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,095.30 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,095.30 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,095.30 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 326,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,749.90/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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