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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.55, 1,100.34 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.55, 1,100.34 and 322.47 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.55 : 1,100.34 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.55/1,100.34 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.55x = 1,100.34 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.55x = 354,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,826.64/733.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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