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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,097.04 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,097.04 and 320.48 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,097.04 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,097.04 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,097.04 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 351,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,579.38/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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