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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.14, 1,005.51 and 466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.14, 1,005.51 and 466.61 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.14 : 1,005.51 = 466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.14/1,005.51 = 466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.14x = 1,005.51 × 466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.14x = 469,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,183.40/728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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