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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,007.67 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,007.67 and 450.42 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,007.67 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,007.67 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,007.67 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 453,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,874.72/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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