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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,004.40 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,004.40 and 448.08 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,004.40 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,004.40 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,004.40 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 450,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,051.55/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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