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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,010.42 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,010.42 and 470.18 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,010.42 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,010.42 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,010.42 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 475,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,082.98/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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