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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,007.46 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,007.46 and 415.32 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,007.46 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,007.46 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,007.46 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 418,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,418.29/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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