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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,005.81 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,005.81 and 466.68 is: 644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,005.81 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,005.81 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,005.81 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 469,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,391.41/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.15

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