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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.03, 1,004.94 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.03, 1,004.94 and 448.74 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.03 : 1,004.94 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.03/1,004.94 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.03x = 1,004.94 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.03x = 450,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,956.78/728.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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