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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,008.18 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,008.18 and 435.62 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,008.18 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,008.18 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,008.18 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 439,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,183.37/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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