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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,130.07 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,130.07 and 320.45 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,130.07 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,130.07 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,130.07 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 362,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,125.28/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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