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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,005.44 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,005.44 and 433.76 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,005.44 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,005.44 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,005.44 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 436,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,119.65/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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