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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,009.49 and 483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,009.49 and 483.07 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,009.49 = 483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,009.49 = 483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,009.49 × 483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 487,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,653.02/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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