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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.62, 1,008.61 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.62, 1,008.61 and 469.08 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.62 : 1,008.61 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.62/1,008.61 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.62x = 1,008.61 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.62x = 473,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,118.78/730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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