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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,005.75 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,005.75 and 466.79 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,005.75 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,005.75 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,005.75 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 469,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,474.04/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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