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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,098.51 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,098.51 and 299.16 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,098.51 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,098.51 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,098.51 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 328,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,630.25/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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