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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.58, 1,004.98 and 479.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.58, 1,004.98 and 479.81 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.58 : 1,004.98 = 479.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.58/1,004.98 = 479.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.58x = 1,004.98 × 479.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.58x = 482,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,199.45/728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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