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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,008.59 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,008.59 and 465.12 is: 642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,008.59 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,008.59 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,008.59 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 469,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,113.06/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.15

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