Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,006.02 and 467.37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 729, 1,006.02 and 467.37 is: 644.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729 : 1,006.02 = 467.37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729/1,006.02 = 467.37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729x = 1,006.02 × 467.37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729x = 470,183.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,183.57/729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.97
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