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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,004.82 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,004.82 and 466.26 is: 643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,004.82 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,004.82 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,004.82 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 468,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,507.37/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.41

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