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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.59, 1,009.06 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.59, 1,009.06 and 483.01 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.59 : 1,009.06 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.59/1,009.06 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.59x = 1,009.06 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.59x = 487,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,386.07/730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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