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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.63 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.63 and 413.30 is: 570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.63 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.63 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.63 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 415,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,213.58/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.33

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