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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,009.14 and 483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,009.14 and 483.08 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,009.14 = 483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,009.14 = 483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,009.14 × 483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 487,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,495.35/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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