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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,010.02 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,010.02 and 466.52 is: 643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,010.02 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,010.02 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,010.02 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 471,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,192.20/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.65

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