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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,010.52 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,010.52 and 470.36 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,010.52 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,010.52 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,010.52 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 475,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,303.13/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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