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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,005.12 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,005.12 and 466.80 is: 643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,005.12 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,005.12 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,005.12 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 469,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,190.02/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.82

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