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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,008.90 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,008.90 and 416.32 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,008.90 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,008.90 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,008.90 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 420,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,025.25/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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