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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.63, 1,005.55 and 479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.63, 1,005.55 and 479.77 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.63 : 1,005.55 = 479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.63/1,005.55 = 479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.63x = 1,005.55 × 479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.63x = 482,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,435.93/728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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