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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,004.67 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,004.67 and 479.41 is: 661.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,004.67 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,004.67 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,004.67 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 481,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,648.84/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.44

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