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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,008.78 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,008.78 and 469.16 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,008.78 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,008.78 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,008.78 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 473,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,279.22/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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