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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,007.40 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,007.40 and 464.25 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,007.40 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,007.40 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,007.40 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 467,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,685.45/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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