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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.46, 1,097.19 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.46, 1,097.19 and 298.65 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.46 : 1,097.19 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.46/1,097.19 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.46x = 1,097.19 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.46x = 327,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,675.79/731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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