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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.41, 1,003.45 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.41, 1,003.45 and 461.40 is: 636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.41 : 1,003.45 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.41/1,003.45 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.41x = 1,003.45 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.41x = 462,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,991.83/727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.49

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