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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,009 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,009 and 436.50 is: 602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,009 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,009 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,009 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 440,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,428.50/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.30

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