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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,007.39 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,007.39 and 450.75 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,007.39 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,007.39 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,007.39 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 454,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,077.75/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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