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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,011.47 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,011.47 and 470.93 is: 650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,011.47 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,011.47 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,011.47 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 476,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,335.27/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.32

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