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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.23, 1,007.28 and 467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.23, 1,007.28 and 467.79 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.23 : 1,007.28 = 467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.23/1,007.28 = 467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.23x = 1,007.28 × 467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.23x = 471,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,195.51/730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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