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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,010.78 and 470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,010.78 and 470.43 is: 649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,010.78 = 470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,010.78 = 470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,010.78 × 470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 475,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,503.76/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.63

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