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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,004.72 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,004.72 and 479.66 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,004.72 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,004.72 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,004.72 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 481,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,927.71/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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