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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,096.44 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,096.44 and 297.93 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,096.44 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,096.44 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,096.44 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 326,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,662.37/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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