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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.33, 1,004.37 and 465.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.33, 1,004.37 and 465.79 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.33 : 1,004.37 = 465.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.33/1,004.37 = 465.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.33x = 1,004.37 × 465.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.33x = 467,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,825.50/727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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