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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,007.98 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,007.98 and 468.44 is: 646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,007.98 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,007.98 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,007.98 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 472,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,179.89/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.45

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