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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.97, 1,010.64 and 483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.97, 1,010.64 and 483.73 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.97 : 1,010.64 = 483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.97/1,010.64 = 483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.97x = 1,010.64 × 483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.97x = 488,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,876.89/732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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