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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.58, 1,005.64 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.58, 1,005.64 and 448.86 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.58 : 1,005.64 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.58/1,005.64 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.58x = 1,005.64 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.58x = 451,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,391.57/728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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