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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,010.16 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,010.16 and 433.30 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,010.16 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,010.16 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,010.16 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 437,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,701.09/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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