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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,010.34 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,010.34 and 470.33 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,010.34 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,010.34 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,010.34 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 475,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,190.86/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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