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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.98, 1,007.12 and 468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.98, 1,007.12 and 468.15 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.98 : 1,007.12 = 468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.98/1,007.12 = 468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.98x = 1,007.12 × 468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.98x = 471,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,480.89/729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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