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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,094.36 and 456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,094.36 and 456.40 is: 683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,094.36 = 456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,094.36 = 456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,094.36 × 456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 499,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,465.90/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.75

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