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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,008.03 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,008.03 and 415.71 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,008.03 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,008.03 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,008.03 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 419,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,048.15/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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