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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.86, 1,009.25 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.86, 1,009.25 and 469.33 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.86 : 1,009.25 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.86/1,009.25 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.86x = 1,009.25 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.86x = 473,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,669.95/730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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