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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,005.24 and 466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,005.24 and 466.81 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,005.24 = 466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,005.24 = 466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,005.24 × 466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 469,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,256.08/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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