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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,007.04 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,007.04 and 464.27 is: 640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,007.04 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,007.04 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,007.04 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 467,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,538.46/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.49

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