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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,008.36 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,008.36 and 435.93 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,008.36 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,008.36 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,008.36 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 439,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,574.37/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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