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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.41, 1,007.81 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.41, 1,007.81 and 494.39 is: 682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.41 : 1,007.81 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.41/1,007.81 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.41x = 1,007.81 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.41x = 498,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,251.23/730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.15

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