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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,005.44 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,005.44 and 449.01 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,005.44 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,005.44 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,005.44 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 451,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,455.82/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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