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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.94, 1,002.24 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.94, 1,002.24 and 464.40 is: 641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.94 : 1,002.24 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.94/1,002.24 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.94x = 1,002.24 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.94x = 465,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,440.26/725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.16

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