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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,007.46 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,007.46 and 450.27 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,007.46 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,007.46 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,007.46 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 453,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,629.01/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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