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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,011.70 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,011.70 and 467.68 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,011.70 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,011.70 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,011.70 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 473,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,151.86/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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