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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.41, 1,007.55 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.41, 1,007.55 and 450.57 is: 621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.41 : 1,007.55 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.41/1,007.55 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.41x = 1,007.55 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.41x = 453,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,971.80/730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.53

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