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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,007.67 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,007.67 and 435.55 is: 600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,007.67 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,007.67 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,007.67 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 438,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,890.67/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.98

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