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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,005.24 and 466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,005.24 and 466.66 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,005.24 = 466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,005.24 = 466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,005.24 × 466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 469,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,105.30/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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