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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,005.28 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,005.28 and 466.70 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,005.28 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,005.28 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,005.28 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 469,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,164.18/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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