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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,005.62 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,005.62 and 463.62 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,005.62 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,005.62 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,005.62 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 466,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,223.23/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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