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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.42, 1,006.44 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.42, 1,006.44 and 434.64 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.42 : 1,006.44 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.42/1,006.44 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.42x = 1,006.44 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.42x = 437,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,439.08/729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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