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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.61, 1,104.62 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.61, 1,104.62 and 325.46 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.61 : 1,104.62 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.61/1,104.62 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.61x = 1,104.62 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.61x = 359,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,503.70/736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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