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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.01, 1,006.93 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.01, 1,006.93 and 481.34 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.01 : 1,006.93 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.01/1,006.93 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.01x = 1,006.93 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.01x = 484,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,678.81/730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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