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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.97, 1,099.50 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.97, 1,099.50 and 322.30 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.97 : 1,099.50 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.97/1,099.50 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.97x = 1,099.50 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.97x = 354,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,368.85/732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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