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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.16, 1,016.41 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.16, 1,016.41 and 484.12 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.16 : 1,016.41 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.16/1,016.41 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.16x = 1,016.41 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.16x = 492,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,064.41/675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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