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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.81, 1,008.62 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.81, 1,008.62 and 469.59 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.81 : 1,008.62 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.81/1,008.62 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.81x = 1,008.62 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.81x = 473,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,637.87/730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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