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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.91, 1,006.14 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.91, 1,006.14 and 449.15 is: 619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.91 : 1,006.14 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.91/1,006.14 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.91x = 1,006.14 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.91x = 451,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,902.75/728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.97

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