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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.99, 1,008.70 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.99, 1,008.70 and 416.31 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.99 : 1,008.70 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.99/1,008.70 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.99x = 1,008.70 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.99x = 419,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,931.90/730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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