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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,006.36 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,006.36 and 434.51 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,006.36 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,006.36 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,006.36 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 437,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,271.31/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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