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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,095.05 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,095.05 and 456.28 is: 683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,095.05 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,095.05 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,095.05 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 499,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,647.82/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.91

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