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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 1,083.60 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 1,083.60 and 449.32 is: 672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 1,083.60 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/1,083.60 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 1,083.60 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 486,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,883.15/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.83

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