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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,005.22 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,005.22 and 448.37 is: 619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,005.22 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,005.22 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,005.22 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 450,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,703.22/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.06

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