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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,004.79 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,004.79 and 466.47 is: 643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,004.79 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,004.79 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,004.79 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 468,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,704.39/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.58

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