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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,008.32 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,008.32 and 482.72 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,008.32 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,008.32 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,008.32 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 486,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,736.23/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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