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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,007.96 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,007.96 and 435.67 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,007.96 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,007.96 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,007.96 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 439,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,137.93/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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