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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,004.55 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,004.55 and 466.33 is: 643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,004.55 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,004.55 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,004.55 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 468,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,451.80/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.51

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