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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,007.88 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,007.88 and 497.28 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,007.88 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,007.88 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,007.88 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 501,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,198.57/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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