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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.10, 1,091.49 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.10, 1,091.49 and 454.33 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.10 : 1,091.49 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.10/1,091.49 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.10x = 1,091.49 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.10x = 495,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896.65/729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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