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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,010.52 and 470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,010.52 and 470.40 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,010.52 = 470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,010.52 = 470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,010.52 × 470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 475,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,348.61/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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