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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.90, 1,008.30 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.90, 1,008.30 and 451.02 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.90 : 1,008.30 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.90/1,008.30 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.90x = 1,008.30 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.90x = 454,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,763.47/730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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