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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.26, 1,004.52 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.26, 1,004.52 and 466.60 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.26 : 1,004.52 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.26/1,004.52 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.26x = 1,004.52 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.26x = 468,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,709.03/728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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