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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,010.52 and 466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,010.52 and 466.82 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,010.52 = 466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,010.52 = 466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,010.52 × 466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 471,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,731.07/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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