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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,097.12 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,097.12 and 320.51 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,097.12 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,097.12 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,097.12 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 351,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,630.84/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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