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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,098.95 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,098.95 and 321.71 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,098.95 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,098.95 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,098.95 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 353,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,544.09/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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