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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.98, 1,007.56 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.98, 1,007.56 and 450.54 is: 621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.98 : 1,007.56 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.98/1,007.56 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.98x = 1,007.56 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.98x = 453,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,946.08/729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.86

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