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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.12, 1,006.84 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.12, 1,006.84 and 467.68 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.12 : 1,006.84 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.12/1,006.84 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.12x = 1,006.84 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.12x = 470,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,878.93/730.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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