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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.50, 1,005.05 and 479.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.50, 1,005.05 and 479.95 is: 662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.50 : 1,005.05 = 479.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.50/1,005.05 = 479.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.50x = 1,005.05 × 479.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.50x = 482,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,371.35/728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.14

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