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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.95, 1,010.91 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.95, 1,010.91 and 467.44 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.95 : 1,010.91 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.95/1,010.91 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.95x = 1,010.91 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.95x = 472,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,539.77/732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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