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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.28, 1,003.59 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.28, 1,003.59 and 461.70 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.28 : 1,003.59 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.28/1,003.59 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.28x = 1,003.59 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.28x = 463,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,357.50/727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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