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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,005.87 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,005.87 and 467.19 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,005.87 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,005.87 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,005.87 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 469,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,932.41/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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