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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.45, 1,098.81 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.45, 1,098.81 and 299.37 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.45 : 1,098.81 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.45/1,098.81 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.45x = 1,098.81 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.45x = 328,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,950.75/732.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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