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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,008.02 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,008.02 and 494.28 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,008.02 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,008.02 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,008.02 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 498,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,244.13/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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