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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,007.47 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,007.47 and 450.45 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,007.47 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,007.47 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,007.47 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 453,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,813.74/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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