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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,004.99 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,004.99 and 480.08 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,004.99 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,004.99 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,004.99 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 482,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,468.17/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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