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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,006.11 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,006.11 and 449.22 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,006.11 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,006.11 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,006.11 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 451,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,968.51/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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