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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,008.13 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,008.13 and 450.75 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,008.13 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,008.13 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,008.13 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 454,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,414.60/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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