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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.67, 1,009.44 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.67, 1,009.44 and 483.09 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.67 : 1,009.44 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.67/1,009.44 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.67x = 1,009.44 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.67x = 487,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,650.37/731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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