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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,007.30 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,007.30 and 435.32 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,007.30 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,007.30 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,007.30 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 438,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,497.84/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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