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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,009.35 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,009.35 and 469.83 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,009.35 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,009.35 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,009.35 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 474,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,222.91/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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