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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,004.48 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,004.48 and 451.84 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,004.48 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,004.48 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,004.48 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 453,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,864.24/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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