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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,005.99 and 449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,005.99 and 449.37 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,005.99 = 449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,005.99 = 449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,005.99 × 449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 452,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,061.73/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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