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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.09, 1,007.40 and 481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.09, 1,007.40 and 481.83 is: 664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.09 : 1,007.40 = 481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.09/1,007.40 = 481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.09x = 1,007.40 × 481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.09x = 485,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,395.54/730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.84

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