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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.54, 1,004.99 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.54, 1,004.99 and 462.50 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.54 : 1,004.99 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.54/1,004.99 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.54x = 1,004.99 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.54x = 464,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,800.54/728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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