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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.44, 1,002.11 and 460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.44, 1,002.11 and 460.43 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.44 : 1,002.11 = 460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.44/1,002.11 = 460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.44x = 1,002.11 × 460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.44x = 461,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,397.95/726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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