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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.83, 1,005.33 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.83, 1,005.33 and 467.02 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.83 : 1,005.33 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.83/1,005.33 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.83x = 1,005.33 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.83x = 469,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,509.22/728.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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