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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.71, 1,004.46 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.71, 1,004.46 and 465.72 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.71 : 1,004.46 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.71/1,004.46 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.71x = 1,004.46 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.71x = 467,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,797.11/727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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