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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.59, 1,008.32 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.59, 1,008.32 and 435.80 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.59 : 1,008.32 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.59/1,008.32 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.59x = 1,008.32 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.59x = 439,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,418.64/730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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