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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,007.51 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,007.51 and 464.81 is: 641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,007.51 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,007.51 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,007.51 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 468,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,293.36/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.31

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