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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,008.29 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,008.29 and 451.22 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,008.29 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,008.29 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,008.29 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 454,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,953.32/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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