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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,007.94 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,007.94 and 450.68 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,007.94 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,007.94 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,007.94 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 454,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,258.40/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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