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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,008.45 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,008.45 and 482.43 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,008.45 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,008.45 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,008.45 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 486,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,506.53/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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