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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,008.04 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,008.04 and 435.60 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,008.04 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,008.04 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,008.04 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 439,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,102.22/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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