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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,004.04 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,004.04 and 464.64 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,004.04 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,004.04 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,004.04 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 466,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,517.15/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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