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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.49, 1,009.44 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.49, 1,009.44 and 436.79 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.49 : 1,009.44 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.49/1,009.44 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.49x = 1,009.44 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.49x = 440,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,908.25/731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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