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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 1,084.12 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 1,084.12 and 449.36 is: 673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 1,084.12 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/1,084.12 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 1,084.12 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 487,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,160.16/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.54

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