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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.61, 1,006.17 and 480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.61, 1,006.17 and 480.82 is: 663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.61 : 1,006.17 = 480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.61/1,006.17 = 480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.61x = 1,006.17 × 480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.61x = 483,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,786.66/729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.08

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