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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,006 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,006 and 467.04 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,006 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,006 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,006 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 469,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,842.24/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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