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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.92, 1,007.04 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.92, 1,007.04 and 450.08 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.92 : 1,007.04 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.92/1,007.04 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.92x = 1,007.04 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.92x = 453,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,248.56/729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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