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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.46, 1,009.78 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.46, 1,009.78 and 482.94 is: 666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.46 : 1,009.78 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.46/1,009.78 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.46x = 1,009.78 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.46x = 487,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,663.15/731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.70

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