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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,008.21 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,008.21 and 468.51 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,008.21 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,008.21 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,008.21 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 472,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,356.47/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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