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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,004.48 and 479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,004.48 and 479.74 is: 661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,004.48 = 479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,004.48 = 479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,004.48 × 479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 481,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,889.24/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.99

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