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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,002.56 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,002.56 and 465.04 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,002.56 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,002.56 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,002.56 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 466,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,230.50/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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