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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,007.36 and 450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,007.36 and 450.49 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,007.36 = 450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,007.36 = 450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,007.36 × 450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 453,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,805.47/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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