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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,007.10 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,007.10 and 450.01 is: 621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,007.10 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,007.10 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,007.10 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 453,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,205.07/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.36

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