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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,004.40 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,004.40 and 466.28 is: 643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,004.40 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,004.40 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,004.40 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 468,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,331.63/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.47

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