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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,008.36 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,008.36 and 468.78 is: 646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,008.36 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,008.36 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,008.36 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 472,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,699.00/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.68

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