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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,006.56 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,006.56 and 468.18 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,006.56 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,006.56 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,006.56 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 471,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,251.26/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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