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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,005.72 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,005.72 and 480.16 is: 662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,005.72 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,005.72 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,005.72 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 482,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,906.52/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.17

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