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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.05, 1,007.25 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.05, 1,007.25 and 450.25 is: 621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.05 : 1,007.25 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.05/1,007.25 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.05x = 1,007.25 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.05x = 453,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,514.31/730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.21

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