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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,032.80 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,032.80 and 482.60 is: 666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,032.80 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,032.80 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,032.80 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 498,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,429.28/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.30

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