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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,007.80 and 435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,007.80 and 435.49 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,007.80 = 435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,007.80 = 435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,007.80 × 435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 438,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,886.82/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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