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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.06, 1,005.96 and 496.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.06, 1,005.96 and 496.78 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.06 : 1,005.96 = 496.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.06/1,005.96 = 496.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.06x = 1,005.96 × 496.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.06x = 499,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,740.81/730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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