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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.31, 1,006.49 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.31, 1,006.49 and 414.45 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.31 : 1,006.49 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.31/1,006.49 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.31x = 1,006.49 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.31x = 417,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,139.78/729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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