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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,108.85 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,108.85 and 328.46 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,108.85 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,108.85 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,108.85 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 364,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,205.68/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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