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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.97, 1,008.48 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.97, 1,008.48 and 432.16 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.97 : 1,008.48 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.97/1,008.48 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.97x = 1,008.48 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.97x = 435,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,817.51/730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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