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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.68, 1,096.59 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.68, 1,096.59 and 320.60 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.68 : 1,096.59 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.68/1,096.59 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.68x = 1,096.59 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.68x = 351,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,566.75/731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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