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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,098.85 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,098.85 and 321.48 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,098.85 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,098.85 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,098.85 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 353,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,258.30/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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