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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,101.21 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,101.21 and 323.33 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,101.21 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,101.21 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,101.21 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 356,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,048.72/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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