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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,005.88 and 467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,005.88 and 467.18 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,005.88 = 467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,005.88 = 467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,005.88 × 467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 469,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,927.02/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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