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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.29, 1,005.25 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.29, 1,005.25 and 476.25 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.29 : 1,005.25 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.29/1,005.25 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.29x = 1,005.25 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.29x = 478,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,750.31/728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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