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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,131.70 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,131.70 and 321.30 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,131.70 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,131.70 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,131.70 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 363,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,615.21/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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