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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,099.27 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,099.27 and 316.85 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,099.27 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,099.27 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,099.27 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 348,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,298.60/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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