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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,004.28 and 466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,004.28 and 466.07 is: 642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,004.28 = 466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,004.28 = 466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,004.28 × 466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 468,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,059.76/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.89

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