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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,007.94 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,007.94 and 481.95 is: 664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,007.94 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,007.94 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,007.94 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 485,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,776.68/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.80

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