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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.60, 1,008.07 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.60, 1,008.07 and 468.56 is: 646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.60 : 1,008.07 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.60/1,008.07 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.60x = 1,008.07 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.60x = 472,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,342.63/730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.52

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