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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,006.50 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,006.50 and 449.47 is: 620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,006.50 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,006.50 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,006.50 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 452,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,391.56/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.40

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