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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,007.78 and 482.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,007.78 and 482.05 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,007.78 = 482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,007.78 = 482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,007.78 × 482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 485,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,795.31/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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