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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.94, 1,008.77 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.94, 1,008.77 and 447.32 is: 617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.94 : 1,008.77 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.94/1,008.77 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.94x = 1,008.77 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.94x = 451,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,237.95/730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.34

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