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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,007.76 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,007.76 and 482.08 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,007.76 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,007.76 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,007.76 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 485,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,820.94/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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