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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.41, 1,006.32 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.41, 1,006.32 and 434.46 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.41 : 1,006.32 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.41/1,006.32 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.41x = 1,006.32 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.41x = 437,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,211.19/729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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