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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,008.65 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,008.65 and 482.13 is: 665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,008.65 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,008.65 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,008.65 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 486,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,301.63/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.44

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