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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,101.92 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,101.92 and 323.46 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,101.92 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,101.92 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,101.92 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 356,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,425.43/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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