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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,007.62 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,007.62 and 435.42 is: 600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,007.62 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,007.62 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,007.62 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 438,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,737.90/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.88

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