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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,004.57 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,004.57 and 448.11 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,004.57 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,004.57 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,004.57 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 450,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,162.75/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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