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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.23, 1,100.04 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.23, 1,100.04 and 322.46 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.23 : 1,100.04 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.23/1,100.04 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.23x = 1,100.04 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.23x = 354,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,713.40/733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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