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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.50, 1,005.08 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.50, 1,005.08 and 480.07 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.50 : 1,005.08 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.50/1,005.08 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.50x = 1,005.08 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.50x = 482,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,507.61/728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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