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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 993.47 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 993.47 and 468.06 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 993.47 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/993.47 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 993.47 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 464,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,996.80/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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