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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,008.19 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,008.19 and 469.08 is: 647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,008.19 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,008.19 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,008.19 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 472,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,921.77/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.21

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