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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,004.96 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,004.96 and 466.08 is: 643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,004.96 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,004.96 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,004.96 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 468,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,391.76/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.25

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