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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.62, 1,006.98 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.62, 1,006.98 and 481.32 is: 664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.62 : 1,006.98 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.62/1,006.98 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.62x = 1,006.98 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.62x = 484,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,679.61/729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.29

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