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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.63, 1,100.24 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.63, 1,100.24 and 322.66 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.63 : 1,100.24 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.63/1,100.24 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.63x = 1,100.24 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.63x = 355,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,003.44/733.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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