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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,008.90 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,008.90 and 469.01 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,008.90 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,008.90 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,008.90 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 473,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,184.19/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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