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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,007.67 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,007.67 and 468.28 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,007.67 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,007.67 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,007.67 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 471,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,871.71/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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