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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,010.34 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,010.34 and 482.78 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,010.34 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,010.34 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,010.34 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 487,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,774.47/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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