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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,005.18 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,005.18 and 448.68 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,005.18 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,005.18 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,005.18 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 451,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,004.16/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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