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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,008.84 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,008.84 and 451.27 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,008.84 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,008.84 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,008.84 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 455,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,259.23/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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