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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,008.27 and 468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,008.27 and 468.70 is: 646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,008.27 = 468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,008.27 = 468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,008.27 × 468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 472,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,568.76/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.80

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