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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,006.98 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,006.98 and 481.36 is: 664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,006.98 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,006.98 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,006.98 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 484,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,719.89/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.00

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