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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,007.88 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,007.88 and 435.69 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,007.88 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,007.88 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,007.88 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 439,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,123.24/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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