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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.41, 1,007.10 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.41, 1,007.10 and 449.73 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.41 : 1,007.10 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.41/1,007.10 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.41x = 1,007.10 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.41x = 452,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,921.96/729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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