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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,095.95 and 458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,095.95 and 458.45 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,095.95 = 458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,095.95 = 458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,095.95 × 458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 502,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,438.56/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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