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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,007.40 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,007.40 and 468.07 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,007.40 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,007.40 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,007.40 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 471,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,533.72/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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