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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.49, 1,004.38 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.49, 1,004.38 and 479.42 is: 660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.49 : 1,004.38 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.49/1,004.38 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.49x = 1,004.38 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.49x = 481,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,514.84/728.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.98

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