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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,004.50 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,004.50 and 466.18 is: 642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,004.50 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,004.50 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,004.50 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 468,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,277.81/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.97

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