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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,008.36 and 465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,008.36 and 465.43 is: 642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,008.36 = 465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,008.36 = 465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,008.36 × 465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 469,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,320.99/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.17

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