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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,008.77 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,008.77 and 482.24 is: 665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,008.77 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,008.77 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,008.77 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 486,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,465.41/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.59

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