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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,003.02 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,003.02 and 464.92 is: 641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,003.02 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,003.02 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,003.02 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 466,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,324.06/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.86

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