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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,008.42 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,008.42 and 468.88 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,008.42 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,008.42 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,008.42 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 472,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,827.97/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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