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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,005.33 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,005.33 and 466.49 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,005.33 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,005.33 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,005.33 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 468,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,976.39/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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