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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.28, 1,099.71 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.28, 1,099.71 and 322.31 is: 483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.28 : 1,099.71 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.28/1,099.71 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.28x = 1,099.71 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.28x = 354,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,450.28/733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.38

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