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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.85, 1,004.10 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.85, 1,004.10 and 448.07 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.85 : 1,004.10 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.85/1,004.10 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.85x = 1,004.10 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.85x = 449,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,900.39/727.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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