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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,004.92 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,004.92 and 448.72 is: 618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,004.92 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,004.92 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,004.92 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 450,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,927.70/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.56

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