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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,005.57 and 449.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,005.57 and 449.00 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,005.57 = 449.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,005.57 = 449.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,005.57 × 449.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 451,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,506.89/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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