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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.21, 1,000.46 and 445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.21, 1,000.46 and 445.33 is: 614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.21 : 1,000.46 = 445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.21/1,000.46 = 445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.21x = 1,000.46 × 445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.21x = 445,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,537.22/725.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.36

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