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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,010.17 and 469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,010.17 and 469.99 is: 649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,010.17 = 469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,010.17 = 469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,010.17 × 469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 474,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,771.65/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.02

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