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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.04, 1,006.60 and 449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.04, 1,006.60 and 449.37 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.04 : 1,006.60 = 449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.04/1,006.60 = 449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.04x = 1,006.60 × 449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.04x = 452,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,335.84/729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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