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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,008.25 and 482.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,008.25 and 482.39 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,008.25 = 482.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,008.25 = 482.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,008.25 × 482.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 486,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,367.25/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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