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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,085.30 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,085.30 and 449.65 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,085.30 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,085.30 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,085.30 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 488,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,005.94/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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