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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,011.42 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,011.42 and 470.68 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,011.42 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,011.42 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,011.42 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 476,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,055.17/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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