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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,007.89 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,007.89 and 465.07 is: 641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,007.89 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,007.89 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,007.89 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 468,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,739.40/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.53

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