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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,006.12 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,006.12 and 480.30 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,006.12 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,006.12 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,006.12 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 483,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,236.26/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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