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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,099.47 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,099.47 and 322.10 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,099.47 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,099.47 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,099.47 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 354,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,133.79/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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