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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,004.52 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,004.52 and 433.30 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,004.52 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,004.52 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,004.52 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 435,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,258.52/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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