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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.01, 1,007.75 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.01, 1,007.75 and 468.18 is: 646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.01 : 1,007.75 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.01/1,007.75 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.01x = 1,007.75 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.01x = 471,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,809.57/730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.30

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