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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.75, 1,102.46 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.75, 1,102.46 and 324 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.75 : 1,102.46 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.75/1,102.46 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.75x = 1,102.46 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.75x = 357,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,195.42/734.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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