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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,101.42 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,101.42 and 323.99 is: 485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,101.42 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,101.42 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,101.42 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 356,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,843.56/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.83

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