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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,008.72 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,008.72 and 482.22 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,008.72 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,008.72 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,008.72 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 486,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,424.96/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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