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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,004.42 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,004.42 and 462.28 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,004.42 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,004.42 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,004.42 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 464,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,323.28/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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