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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.70, 1,007.19 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.70, 1,007.19 and 467.68 is: 645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.70 : 1,007.19 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.70/1,007.19 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.70x = 1,007.19 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.70x = 471,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,042.62/729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.53

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