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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,090.46 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,090.46 and 440.68 is: 659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,090.46 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,090.46 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,090.46 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 480,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,543.91/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.47

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