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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.49, 1,005.28 and 433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.49, 1,005.28 and 433.59 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.49 : 1,005.28 = 433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.49/1,005.28 = 433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.49x = 1,005.28 × 433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.49x = 435,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,879.36/728.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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