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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,003.08 and 464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,003.08 and 464.72 is: 641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,003.08 = 464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,003.08 = 464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,003.08 × 464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 466,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,153.85/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.46

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