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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.11, 1,101.51 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.11, 1,101.51 and 323.18 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.11 : 1,101.51 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.11/1,101.51 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.11x = 1,101.51 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.11x = 355,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,988.76/734.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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