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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.62, 1,011.18 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.62, 1,011.18 and 470.60 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.62 : 1,011.18 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.62/1,011.18 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.62x = 1,011.18 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.62x = 475,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,861.31/732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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