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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.76, 1,010.24 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.76, 1,010.24 and 483.67 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.76 : 1,010.24 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.76/1,010.24 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.76x = 1,010.24 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.76x = 488,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,622.78/731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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