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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,004.80 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,004.80 and 462.74 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,004.80 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,004.80 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,004.80 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 464,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,961.15/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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