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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.49, 1,099.46 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.49, 1,099.46 and 322.28 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.49 : 1,099.46 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.49/1,099.46 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.49x = 1,099.46 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.49x = 354,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,328.47/733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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