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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.95, 1,096.82 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.95, 1,096.82 and 298 is: 447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.95 : 1,096.82 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.95/1,096.82 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.95x = 1,096.82 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.95x = 326,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,852.36/730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.16

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