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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,008.12 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,008.12 and 482.16 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,008.12 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,008.12 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,008.12 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 486,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,075.14/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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