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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,008.36 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,008.36 and 468.64 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,008.36 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,008.36 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,008.36 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 472,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,557.83/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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