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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,028.48 and 482.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,028.48 and 482.35 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,028.48 = 482.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,028.48 = 482.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,028.48 × 482.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 496,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,082.35/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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