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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,005.12 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,005.12 and 466.18 is: 643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,005.12 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,005.12 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,005.12 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 468,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,566.84/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.46

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