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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.78, 1,007.98 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.78, 1,007.98 and 468.68 is: 646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.78 : 1,007.98 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.78/1,007.98 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.78x = 1,007.98 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.78x = 472,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,413.85/730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.45

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