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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.54, 1,006.95 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.54, 1,006.95 and 450 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.54 : 1,006.95 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.54/1,006.95 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.54x = 1,006.95 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.54x = 453,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,127.50/729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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