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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,008.04 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,008.04 and 431.72 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,008.04 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,008.04 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,008.04 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 435,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,191.03/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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