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