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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,008.04 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,008.04 and 450.72 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,008.04 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,008.04 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,008.04 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 454,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,343.79/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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