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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.01, 1,008.31 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.01, 1,008.31 and 482.34 is: 665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.01 : 1,008.31 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.01/1,008.31 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.01x = 1,008.31 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.01x = 486,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,348.25/731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.31

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