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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,010.13 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,010.13 and 466.87 is: 643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,010.13 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,010.13 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,010.13 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 471,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,599.39/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.92

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