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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,008.35 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,008.35 and 435.98 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,008.35 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,008.35 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,008.35 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 439,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,622.41/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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