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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.45, 1,005.29 and 448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.45, 1,005.29 and 448.85 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.45 : 1,005.29 = 448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.45/1,005.29 = 448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.45x = 1,005.29 × 448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.45x = 451,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,217.15/728.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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