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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,009.14 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,009.14 and 482.70 is: 666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,009.14 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,009.14 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,009.14 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 487,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,111.88/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.44

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