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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,007.00 and 464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,007.00 and 464.29 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,007.00 = 464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,007.00 = 464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,007.00 × 464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 467,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,536.93/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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