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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.15, 1,095.48 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.15, 1,095.48 and 455.92 is: 684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.15 : 1,095.48 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.15/1,095.48 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.15x = 1,095.48 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.15x = 499,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,448.50/730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.04

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