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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,005.32 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,005.32 and 466.49 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,005.32 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,005.32 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,005.32 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 468,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,971.73/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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