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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,010.61 and 470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,010.61 and 470.48 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,010.61 = 470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,010.61 = 470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,010.61 × 470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 475,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,466.74/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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