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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,005.21 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,005.21 and 448.92 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,005.21 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,005.21 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,005.21 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 451,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,258.87/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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