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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.03, 1,007.47 and 398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.03, 1,007.47 and 398.47 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.03 : 1,007.47 = 398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.03/1,007.47 = 398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.03x = 1,007.47 × 398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.03x = 401,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,446.57/730.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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