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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.32, 1,100.04 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.32, 1,100.04 and 322.48 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.32 : 1,100.04 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.32/1,100.04 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.32x = 1,100.04 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.32x = 354,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,740.90/734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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