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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,005.98 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,005.98 and 467.19 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,005.98 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,005.98 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,005.98 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 469,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,981.46/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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