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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,002.20 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,002.20 and 464.02 is: 640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,002.20 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,002.20 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,002.20 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 465,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,040.84/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.50

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