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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,097.16 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,097.16 and 320.49 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,097.16 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,097.16 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,097.16 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 351,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,628.81/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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