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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 1,080.48 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 1,080.48 and 464 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 1,080.48 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/1,080.48 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 1,080.48 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 501,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,342.72/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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