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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,006.22 and 463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,006.22 and 463.59 is: 639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,006.22 = 463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,006.22 = 463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,006.22 × 463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 466,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,471.21/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.90

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