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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,008.19 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,008.19 and 435.97 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,008.19 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,008.19 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,008.19 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 439,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,540.59/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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