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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,008.24 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,008.24 and 435.69 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,008.24 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,008.24 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,008.24 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 439,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,282.01/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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