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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,004.76 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,004.76 and 433.50 is: 597.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,004.76 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,004.76 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,004.76 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 435,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,563.46/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.92

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