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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,011.49 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,011.49 and 434.40 is: 599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,011.49 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,011.49 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,011.49 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 439,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,386.38/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.45

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