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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,010.14 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,010.14 and 470.68 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,010.14 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,010.14 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,010.14 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 475,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,452.70/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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