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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,004.86 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,004.86 and 433.82 is: 598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,004.86 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,004.86 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,004.86 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 435,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,928.37/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.42

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