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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,008.02 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,008.02 and 415.73 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,008.02 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,008.02 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,008.02 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 419,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,067.71/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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