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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.23, 1,096.50 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.23, 1,096.50 and 320.49 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.23 : 1,096.50 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.23/1,096.50 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.23x = 1,096.50 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.23x = 351,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,418.49/731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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