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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,007.65 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,007.65 and 468.32 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,007.65 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,007.65 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,007.65 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 471,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,902.65/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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