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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,008.26 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,008.26 and 435.84 is: 601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,008.26 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,008.26 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,008.26 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 439,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,440.04/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.45

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