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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,097.46 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,097.46 and 443.34 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,097.46 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,097.46 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,097.46 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 486,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,547.92/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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