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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,006.02 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,006.02 and 467.52 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,006.02 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,006.02 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,006.02 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 470,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,334.47/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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