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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.47, 1,008.29 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.47, 1,008.29 and 465.09 is: 641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.47 : 1,008.29 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.47/1,008.29 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.47x = 1,008.29 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.47x = 468,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,945.60/730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.98

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