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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.27, 1,006.83 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.27, 1,006.83 and 467.64 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.27 : 1,006.83 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.27/1,006.83 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.27x = 1,006.83 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.27x = 470,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,833.98/729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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