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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,004.81 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,004.81 and 479.82 is: 661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,004.81 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,004.81 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,004.81 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 482,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,129.30/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.72

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