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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.57, 1,008.39 and 450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.57, 1,008.39 and 450.85 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.57 : 1,008.39 = 450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.57/1,008.39 = 450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.57x = 1,008.39 × 450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.57x = 454,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,632.63/730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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