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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.00, 1,004.63 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.00, 1,004.63 and 433.28 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.00 : 1,004.63 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.00/1,004.63 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.00x = 1,004.63 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.00x = 435,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,278.90/728.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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