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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,101.68 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,101.68 and 323.70 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,101.68 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,101.68 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,101.68 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 356,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,608.37/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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