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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,005.51 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,005.51 and 480.30 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,005.51 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,005.51 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,005.51 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 482,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,944.48/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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