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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.25, 1,008.10 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.25, 1,008.10 and 450.64 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.25 : 1,008.10 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.25/1,008.10 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.25x = 1,008.10 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.25x = 454,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,286.97/730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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