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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.17, 1,004.85 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.17, 1,004.85 and 413.46 is: 570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.17 : 1,004.85 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.17/1,004.85 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.17x = 1,004.85 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.17x = 415,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,465.28/728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.56

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