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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,008.78 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,008.78 and 482.10 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,008.78 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,008.78 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,008.78 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 486,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,332.84/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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