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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,005.01 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,005.01 and 448.55 is: 618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,005.01 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,005.01 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,005.01 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 450,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,794.99/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.97

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