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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,008.09 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,008.09 and 435.83 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,008.09 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,008.09 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,008.09 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 439,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,350.82/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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