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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.90, 1,101.10 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.90, 1,101.10 and 322.98 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.90 : 1,101.10 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.90/1,101.10 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.90x = 1,101.10 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.90x = 355,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,633.28/733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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