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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,011.92 and 467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,011.92 and 467.83 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,011.92 = 467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,011.92 = 467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,011.92 × 467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 473,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,409.46/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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