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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,004.04 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,004.04 and 465.84 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,004.04 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,004.04 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,004.04 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 467,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,721.99/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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