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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.46, 1,103.36 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.46, 1,103.36 and 324.93 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.46 : 1,103.36 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.46/1,103.36 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.46x = 1,103.36 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.46x = 358,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,514.76/735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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