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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,008.04 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,008.04 and 415.76 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,008.04 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,008.04 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,008.04 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 419,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,101.23/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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