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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,003.96 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,003.96 and 462.38 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,003.96 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,003.96 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,003.96 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 464,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,211.02/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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