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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,007.82 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,007.82 and 450.66 is: 622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,007.82 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,007.82 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,007.82 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 454,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,184.16/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.03

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