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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,008.12 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,008.12 and 468.92 is: 646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,008.12 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,008.12 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,008.12 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 472,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,727.63/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.37

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