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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,008.15 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,008.15 and 450.92 is: 622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,008.15 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,008.15 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,008.15 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 454,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,589.96/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.24

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