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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.40, 1,101.20 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.40, 1,101.20 and 323.46 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.40 : 1,101.20 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.40/1,101.20 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.40x = 1,101.20 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.40x = 356,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,192.53/734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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