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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,004.80 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,004.80 and 452.16 is: 624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,004.80 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,004.80 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,004.80 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 454,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,330.37/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.08

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