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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,098.48 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,098.48 and 321.50 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,098.48 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,098.48 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,098.48 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 353,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,161.32/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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