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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.87, 1,010.68 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.87, 1,010.68 and 467.03 is: 644.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.87 : 1,010.68 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.87/1,010.68 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.87x = 1,010.68 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.87x = 472,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,020.22/732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.07

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