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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,010.64 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,010.64 and 484.08 is: 667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,010.64 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,010.64 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,010.64 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 489,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,230.61/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.58

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