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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.44, 1,001.01 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.44, 1,001.01 and 463.27 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.44 : 1,001.01 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.44/1,001.01 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.44x = 1,001.01 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.44x = 463,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,737.90/725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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