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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,004.76 and 466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,004.76 and 466.64 is: 644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,004.76 = 466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,004.76 = 466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,004.76 × 466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 468,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,861.21/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.11

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