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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.43, 1,097.37 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.43, 1,097.37 and 320.58 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.43 : 1,097.37 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.43/1,097.37 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.43x = 1,097.37 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.43x = 351,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,794.87/731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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