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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,007.99 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,007.99 and 435.82 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,007.99 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,007.99 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,007.99 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 439,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,301.28/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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