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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.10, 1,011.83 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.10, 1,011.83 and 471.06 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.10 : 1,011.83 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.10/1,011.83 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.10x = 1,011.83 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.10x = 476,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,630.28/733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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