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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.29, 1,098.66 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.29, 1,098.66 and 299.48 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.29 : 1,098.66 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.29/1,098.66 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.29x = 1,098.66 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.29x = 329,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,026.70/732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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