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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,005.03 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,005.03 and 433.68 is: 598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,005.03 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,005.03 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,005.03 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 435,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,861.41/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.48

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