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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.29, 1,002.31 and 460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.29, 1,002.31 and 460.63 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.29 : 1,002.31 = 460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.29/1,002.31 = 460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.29x = 1,002.31 × 460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.29x = 461,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,690.40/726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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