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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.17, 1,008.06 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.17, 1,008.06 and 482.22 is: 665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.17 : 1,008.06 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.17/1,008.06 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.17x = 1,008.06 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.17x = 486,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,106.69/730.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.74

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