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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,008.18 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,008.18 and 435.76 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,008.18 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,008.18 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,008.18 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 439,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,324.52/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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