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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,004.40 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,004.40 and 465.68 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,004.40 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,004.40 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,004.40 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 467,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,728.99/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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