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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.95, 1,010.78 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.95, 1,010.78 and 470.42 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.95 : 1,010.78 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.95/1,010.78 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.95x = 1,010.78 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.95x = 475,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,491.13/731.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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