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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,009.24 and 482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,009.24 and 482.55 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,009.24 = 482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,009.24 = 482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,009.24 × 482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 487,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,008.76/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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