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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.07, 1,007.38 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.07, 1,007.38 and 468.04 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.07 : 1,007.38 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.07/1,007.38 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.07x = 1,007.38 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.07x = 471,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,494.14/730.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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