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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,006.42 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,006.42 and 480.52 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,006.42 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,006.42 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,006.42 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 483,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,604.94/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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