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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,003.19 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,003.19 and 465.35 is: 641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,003.19 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,003.19 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,003.19 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 466,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,827.12/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.61

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