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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,010.21 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,010.21 and 470.07 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,010.21 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,010.21 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,010.21 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 474,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,867.06/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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