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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.62, 1,003.64 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.62, 1,003.64 and 478.82 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.62 : 1,003.64 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.62/1,003.64 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.62x = 1,003.64 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.62x = 480,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,562.90/727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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