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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.27, 1,008.45 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.27, 1,008.45 and 468.74 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.27 : 1,008.45 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.27/1,008.45 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.27x = 1,008.45 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.27x = 472,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,700.85/730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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