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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.83, 1,005.83 and 467.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.83, 1,005.83 and 467.29 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.83 : 1,005.83 = 467.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.83/1,005.83 = 467.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.83x = 1,005.83 × 467.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.83x = 470,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,014.30/728.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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