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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,007.37 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,007.37 and 468.45 is: 646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,007.37 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,007.37 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,007.37 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 471,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,902.48/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.13

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