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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.27, 1,007.79 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.27, 1,007.79 and 435.83 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.27 : 1,007.79 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.27/1,007.79 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.27x = 1,007.79 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.27x = 439,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,225.12/730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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