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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,004.46 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,004.46 and 466.04 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,004.46 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,004.46 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,004.46 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 468,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,118.54/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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