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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.47, 1,101.47 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.47, 1,101.47 and 323.95 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.47 : 1,101.47 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.47/1,101.47 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.47x = 1,101.47 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.47x = 356,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,821.63/734.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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