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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.01, 1,007.45 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.01, 1,007.45 and 435.29 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.01 : 1,007.45 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.01/1,007.45 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.01x = 1,007.45 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.01x = 438,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,528.96/730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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