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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 1,082.67 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 1,082.67 and 449.70 is: 673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 1,082.67 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/1,082.67 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 1,082.67 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 486,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,876.70/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.06

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