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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.44, 1,004.74 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.44, 1,004.74 and 433.80 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.44 : 1,004.74 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.44/1,004.74 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.44x = 1,004.74 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.44x = 435,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,855.13/728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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