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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.97, 1,095.51 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.97, 1,095.51 and 297.89 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.97 : 1,095.51 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.97/1,095.51 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.97x = 1,095.51 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.97x = 326,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,341.47/730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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