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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,007.69 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,007.69 and 415.44 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,007.69 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,007.69 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,007.69 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 418,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,632.66/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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