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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,005.36 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,005.36 and 466.44 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,005.36 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,005.36 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,005.36 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 468,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,940.12/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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