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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.30, 1,010.01 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.30, 1,010.01 and 470.19 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.30 : 1,010.01 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.30/1,010.01 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.30x = 1,010.01 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.30x = 474,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,896.60/732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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