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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.19, 1,011.70 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.19, 1,011.70 and 471.56 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.19 : 1,011.70 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.19/1,011.70 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.19x = 1,011.70 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.19x = 477,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,077.25/733.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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