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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,095.66 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,095.66 and 314.73 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,095.66 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,095.66 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,095.66 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 344,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,837.07/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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