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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,009.60 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,009.60 and 483.15 is: 666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,009.60 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,009.60 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,009.60 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 487,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,791.44/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.24

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