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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,004.85 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,004.85 and 444.54 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,004.85 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,004.85 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,004.85 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 446,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,700.73/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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