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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,008.03 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,008.03 and 451.12 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,008.03 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,008.03 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,008.03 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 454,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,742.49/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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