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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,007.40 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,007.40 and 468 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,007.40 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,007.40 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,007.40 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 471,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,463.20/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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