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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.25, 1,007.17 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.25, 1,007.17 and 435.48 is: 600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.25 : 1,007.17 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.25/1,007.17 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.25x = 1,007.17 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.25x = 438,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,597.53/730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.61

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