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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,006.68 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,006.68 and 468.06 is: 645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,006.68 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,006.68 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,006.68 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 471,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,186.64/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.02

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