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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.69, 1,009.73 and 483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.69, 1,009.73 and 483.43 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.69 : 1,009.73 = 483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.69/1,009.73 = 483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.69x = 1,009.73 × 483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.69x = 488,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,128.73/731.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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