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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,010.79 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,010.79 and 470.34 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,010.79 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,010.79 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,010.79 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 475,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,414.97/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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