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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,008.05 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,008.05 and 435.68 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,008.05 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,008.05 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,008.05 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 439,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,187.22/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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