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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.43, 1,006.38 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.43, 1,006.38 and 434.50 is: 599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.43 : 1,006.38 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.43/1,006.38 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.43x = 1,006.38 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.43x = 437,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,269.59/729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.47

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