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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,009.74 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,009.74 and 466.43 is: 643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,009.74 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,009.74 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,009.74 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 470,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,973.03/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.55

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