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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.48, 1,105.44 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.48, 1,105.44 and 325.90 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.48 : 1,105.44 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.48/1,105.44 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.48x = 1,105.44 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.48x = 360,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,262.90/736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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