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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,010.80 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,010.80 and 470.58 is: 649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,010.80 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,010.80 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,010.80 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 475,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,662.26/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.23

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