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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,003.50 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,003.50 and 451 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,003.50 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,003.50 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,003.50 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 452,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,578.50/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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