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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.10 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.10 and 479.72 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.10 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.10 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.10 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 482,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,167.89/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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