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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.92, 1,004.46 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.92, 1,004.46 and 479.32 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.92 : 1,004.46 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.92/1,004.46 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.92x = 1,004.46 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.92x = 481,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,457.77/727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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