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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.30, 1,009.32 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.30, 1,009.32 and 416.58 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.30 : 1,009.32 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.30/1,009.32 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.30x = 1,009.32 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.30x = 420,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,462.53/731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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