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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.42, 1,006.51 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.42, 1,006.51 and 445.70 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.42 : 1,006.51 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.42/1,006.51 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.42x = 1,006.51 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.42x = 448,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,601.51/729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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