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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,009.04 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,009.04 and 416.58 is: 574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,009.04 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,009.04 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,009.04 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 420,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,343.80/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.78

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